Arigatou Services Co (TSE:3177) Beneish M-Score: -2.71 (As of Jul. 16, 2026)

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TSE:3177 Arigatou Services Co Ltd TSE:3177
75 GF Score
Price 円3,865.00
GF Value 円3,743.69
Valuation Fairly Valued
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What is Arigatou Services Co Beneish M-Score?

Arigatou Services Co TSE:3177 -3.37% 75 Beneish M-Score is -2.71 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus rates TSE:3177 with a GF Score™ of 75/100 and a GF Value™ of 円3,743.69 (Fairly Valued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,083 Retail - Cyclical companies, Arigatou Services Co ranks better than 60.3% on this metric.

The zones of discrimination for M-Score is as such:

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.
An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Good Sign:

Beneish M-Score -2.71 no higher than -1.78, which implies that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

The historical rank and industry rank for Arigatou Services Co's Beneish M-Score or its related term are showing as below:

TSE:3177' s Beneish M-Score Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: -2.88   Med: -2.82   Max: -2.58
Current: -2.71

During the past 13 years, the highest Beneish M-Score of Arigatou Services Co was -2.58. The lowest was -2.88. And the median was -2.82.


Arigatou Services Co Beneish M-Score Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Arigatou Services Co's Beneish M-Score can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Arigatou Services Co Beneish M-Score Chart

Arigatou Services Co Annual Data
Trend Feb17 Feb18 Feb19 Feb20 Feb21 Feb22 Feb23 Feb24 Feb25 Feb26
Beneish M-Score
Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.88 -2.80 -2.83 -2.87 -2.71

Arigatou Services Co Semi-Annual Data
Aug16 Feb17 Aug17 Feb18 Aug18 Feb19 Aug19 Feb20 Aug20 Feb21 Aug21 Feb22 Aug22 Feb23 Aug23 Feb24 Aug24 Feb25 Aug25 Feb26
Beneish M-Score Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only -2.83 0.00 -2.87 0.00 -2.71

TSE:3177 vs CASY, WSM, DKS: Beneish M-Score Comparison

For the Specialty Retail subindustry, Arigatou Services Co's Beneish M-Score, along with its competitors' market caps and Beneish M-Score data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Arigatou Services Co Beneish M-Score vs Retail - Cyclical Industry

For the Retail - Cyclical industry and Consumer Cyclical sector, Arigatou Services Co's Beneish M-Score distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Arigatou Services Co's Beneish M-Score falls into.


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Arigatou Services Co Beneish M-Score Calculation

The M-score was created by Professor Messod Beneish. Instead of measuring the bankruptcy risk (Altman Z-Score) or business trend (Piotroski F-Score), M-score can be used to detect the risk of earnings manipulation. This is the original research paper on M-score.

The M-Score Variables:

The M-score of Arigatou Services Co for today is based on a combination of the following eight different indices:

M=-4.84+0.92 * DSRI+0.528 * GMI+0.404 * AQI+0.892 * SGI+0.115 * DEPI
=-4.84+0.92 * 1.0775+0.528 * 1.0002+0.404 * 1.0052+0.892 * 1.0744+0.115 * 0.9466
-0.172 * SGAI+4.679 * TATA-0.327 * LVGI
-0.172 * 1+4.679 * -0.088011-0.327 * 0.8629
=-2.71

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

This Year (Feb26) TTM:Last Year (Feb25) TTM:
Total Receivables was 円149 Mil.
Revenue was 円11,398 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円7,483 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,390 Mil.
Total Assets was 円6,589 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,839 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円269 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,126 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円972 Mil.
Net Income was 円493 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円0 Mil.
Cash Flow from Operations was 円1,073 Mil.
Total Receivables was 円129 Mil.
Revenue was 円10,608 Mil.
Gross Profit was 円6,966 Mil.
Total Current Assets was 円3,244 Mil.
Total Assets was 円6,224 Mil.
Property, Plant and Equipment(Net PPE) was 円1,701 Mil.
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization(DDA) was 円234 Mil.
Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) was 円0 Mil.
Total Current Liabilities was 円1,229 Mil.
Long-Term Debt & Capital Lease Obligation was 円1,067 Mil.




1. DSRI = Days Sales in Receivables Index

Measured as the ratio of Revenue in Total Receivables in year t to year t-1.

A large increase in DSR could be indicative of revenue inflation.

DSRI=(Receivables_t / Revenue_t) / (Receivables_t-1 / Revenue_t-1)
=(149.005 / 11398.039) / (128.706 / 10608.307)
=0.013073 / 0.012133
=1.0775

2. GMI = Gross Margin Index

Measured as the ratio of gross margin in year t-1 to gross margin in year t.

Gross margin has deteriorated when this index is above 1. A firm with poorer prospects is more likely to manipulate earnings.

GMI=GrossMargin_t-1 / GrossMargin_t
=(GrossProfit_t-1 / Revenue_t-1) / (GrossProfit_t / Revenue_t)
=(6966.481 / 10608.307) / (7483.318 / 11398.039)
=0.656701 / 0.656544
=1.0002

3. AQI = Asset Quality Index

AQI is the ratio of asset quality in year t to year t-1.

Asset quality is measured as the ratio of non-current assets other than Property, Plant and Equipment to Total Assets.

AQI=(1 - (CurrentAssets_t + PPE_t) / TotalAssets_t) / (1 - (CurrentAssets_t-1 + PPE_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=(1 - (3389.71 + 1839.121) / 6589.349) / (1 - (3244.011 + 1701.464) / 6223.9)
=0.206472 / 0.205406
=1.0052

4. SGI = Sales Growth Index

Ratio of Revenue in year t to sales in year t-1.

Sales growth is not itself a measure of manipulation. However, growth companies are likely to find themselves under pressure to manipulate in order to keep up appearances.

SGI=Sales_t / Sales_t-1
=Revenue_t / Revenue_t-1
=11398.039 / 10608.307
=1.0744

5. DEPI = Depreciation Index

Measured as the ratio of the rate of Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization in year t-1 to the corresponding rate in year t.

DEPI greater than 1 indicates that assets are being depreciated at a slower rate. This suggests that the firm might be revising useful asset life assumptions upwards, or adopting a new method that is income friendly.

DEPI=(Depreciation_t-1 / (Depreciaton_t-1 + PPE_t-1)) / (Depreciation_t / (Depreciaton_t + PPE_t))
=(233.745 / (233.745 + 1701.464)) / (269.003 / (269.003 + 1839.121))
=0.120785 / 0.127603
=0.9466

Note: If the Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization data is not available, we assume that the depreciation rate is constant and set the Depreciation Index to 1.

6. SGAI = Sales, General and Administrative expenses Index

The ratio of Selling, General, & Admin. Expense(SGA) to Sales in year t relative to year t-1.

SGA expenses index > 1 means that the company is becoming less efficient in generate sales.

SGAI=(SGA_t / Sales_t) / (SGA_t-1 /Sales_t-1)
=(0 / 11398.039) / (0 / 10608.307)
=0 / 0
=1

7. LVGI = Leverage Index

The ratio of total debt to Total Assets in year t relative to yeat t-1.

An LVGI > 1 indicates an increase in leverage

LVGI=((LTD_t + CurrentLiabilities_t) / TotalAssets_t) / ((LTD_t-1 + CurrentLiabilities_t-1) / TotalAssets_t-1)
=((972.146 + 1125.51) / 6589.349) / ((1066.999 + 1229.127) / 6223.9)
=0.31834 / 0.368921
=0.8629

8. TATA = Total Accruals to Total Assets

Total accruals calculated as the change in working capital accounts other than cash less depreciation.

TATA=(IncomefromContinuingOperations_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(NetIncome_t - NonOperatingIncome_t - CashFlowsfromOperations_t) / TotalAssets_t
=(492.806 - 0 - 1072.744) / 6589.349
=-0.088011

An M-Score of equal or less than -1.78 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator. An M-Score of greater than -1.78 signals that the company is likely to be a manipulator.

Arigatou Services Co has a M-score of -2.71 suggests that the company is unlikely to be a manipulator.

Frequently Asked Questions Learn more about Beneish M-Score →
What does a Beneish M-Score of -2.71 mean?
Arigatou Services Co (TSE:3177) has a Beneish M-Score of -2.71 as of Jul. 16, 2026. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Arigatou Services Co and its competitors. According to the industry distribution chart, Arigatou Services Co ranks #430 out of 1083 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, placing it in the top 39.7%.
Is Arigatou Services Co's Beneish M-Score too high?
Arigatou Services Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. Based on the distribution chart, Arigatou Services Co ranks #430 out of 1083 companies in the Retail - Cyclical industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Arigatou Services Co has a GF Score™ of 75/100 and is considered Fairly Valued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Arigatou Services Co's Beneish M-Score compare to CASY and WSM?
According to the Retail - Cyclical industry distribution chart, Arigatou Services Co ranks #430 out of 1083 companies for Beneish M-Score. This puts Arigatou Services Co in the upper half of its industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Beneish M-Score for a Retail - Cyclical company?
A good Beneish M-Score depends on the Retail - Cyclical industry context. However, Beneish M-Score should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Beneish M-Score mean?
A high Beneish M-Score can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The Beneish M-score measures the likelihood of earnings manipulation. View historical data on Arigatou Services Co and its competitors. Arigatou Services Co's current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Arigatou Services Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arigatou Services Co (TSE:3177) is currently considered Fairly Valued. The stock's GF Value™ is 円3,743.69, compared to a current price of 円3,865.00 — trading 3.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Beneish M-Score is -2.71. Arigatou Services Co's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Beneish M-Score calculated?
Beneish M-Score is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Arigatou Services Co (TSE:3177), the current Beneish M-Score is -2.71 as of Jul. 16, 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Arigatou Services Co (TSE:3177) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Arigatou Services Co stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of 円3,865.00 is trading 3.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of 円3,743.69. GuruFocus considers Arigatou Services Co to be Fairly Valued.

Key valuation signals for TSE:3177:

  • Beneish M-Score: -2.71
  • GF Value™: 円3,743.69 vs. price of 円3,865.00 (3.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 75/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the TSE:3177 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Arigatou Services Co Business Description

Address 3 Chome, Hachi-cho, Ehime prefecture, Imabari, JPN, 794-0832
Arigatou Services Co Ltd manages reuse stores and fast food restaurants. It operates reuse stores and rents real estate properties. The restaurant brands of the company include Mos burger, Tomato & onion, Tintin noodles enthusiast, Ootoya, My French Matsuyama and Pelta Leclan among others.
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